SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The 13th-ranked Evangel Softball program travels to Lindsborg, Kan., on Saturday (Apr. 11) afternoon, taking on the Bethany College Swedes for a KCAC doubleheader.
First pitch for Evangel's matchup with the Swedes is set for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel leads Bethany, 4-0, in the all-time series, taking road wins last season, 12-4 and 12-5.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Kenna Mayfield currently leads Evangel in most offensive categories, swinging a .464 bat while also stealing 45 bases (3rd most in nation) and scoring 40 runs.
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Naomi Perkins and Lauren Dill have also swung the bat well so far this season, as Perkins boasts a .378 batting average and Dill has a .350 from the plate.
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Audrey Carlton leads Evangel in RBIs so far this year, currently with 31.
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Maddy Meierer leads Evangel with a 1.25 ERA, having gone 17-3 so far this season from the circle with 131 strikeouts.
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Madi Bentley has shined in conference play so far this season, currently with a team best 1.03 ERA in KCAC games, allowing opponents just a .134 batting average.
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The Valor offense currently bats .303 this season as a team with 16 home runs and 205 RBIs. EU has also already taken 147 stolen bases as a team, the second highest mark in the nation.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel Softball returns home to host the Avila Eagles on Wednesday (Apr. 15) afternoon with first pitch scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in Springfield.
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